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Travel With Your Dog Can Be a Breeze With a Little Preparation

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Travel With Your Dog Can Be a Breeze With a Little Preparation






     Are you planning to travel with your dog for your next vacation? Are you having a tad bit of anxiety over how he/she will be received? You will be happy to know there is no need to worry about this, because thousands of resorts, hotels, airlines, tourists destinations are welcoming people's pets with open arms. These are the kinds of places you will want to travel to, because you will be doing business with fellow animal lovers. This way you know you will be getting the very best customer service all the way around. After all Fido deserves the very best accommodations right along with you and your family.

Your best plan of action is to do plenty of preparation before you even embark upon the actual vacation. You can start by taking Fido to the vet for a thorough checkup and examination. Make sure he/she has their current shots, immunizations, and most importantly their rabies vaccinations. Have the vet print out proof of the shots and current health records. Most airlines, hotels, and other venues will most likely require these essential records. Therefore, it is best to be prepared and have them on hand, so you are not scrambling to get the information at the last minute.

If traveling by car, this may be a traumatic experience for your dog, so you might want to ask the vet for a script for a mild sedative or tranquilizer. This is especially true if your dog will by going by plane and has never traveled that way before. The key to remember is their comfort, safety, and wellbeing. If you keep these important key points in mind, you and your pet will enjoy a stress free and fun filled vacation.

Make sure your dog has their favorite toy, blanket, or bed. This will serve as a huge comfort to them when riding in unfamiliar surroundings. Having something familiar with them will remind them of home and make them less anxious. Remember dogs have feelings too and their travel fears and anxieties are just as valid as that of any human being. Whatever accommodations or method of travel you are looking into, always ask the company plenty of questions about the accommodations they will make available for your dog. You will be able to tell by their voice over the phone if they are a true animal lover or if they just tolerate them for the sake of the dollar, they represent to their pocketbooks.

The Internet will be your best ally for doing your research on accommodations for your pet. Also, ask your friends, family, and colleagues for their recommendations if they have ever traveled with their dogs before. The more you prepare beforehand, the more enjoyable your vacation will be. After all that's the goal, which is a carefree existence while away without having to worry about what's going on with the rest of the outside world. Well the same goes for Fido, because he deserves a respite from the worries of life as well.